46 | Leisure SIMPLE CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1.A valve to control supply as of steam or petrol 7.A person’s distinctive manner or bearing 8.Part of a circle 10.Thorny 12.More than enough 13.An armoured combat vehicle moving on caterpillar treads and carrying canons etc. 14.A trial 15.To go wrong 16.A horse breeding establishment 18.The picture of a saint 21.A vandal or a marauding destructive person 22.An Abyssinian patriarch 23.Poetic for before 24.Shortened form of salt 25.Letters by apostles DOWN: 1.An experiment 2.Water falling in drops from the atmosphere 3.Made the deep guttural cry of a pig 4.To examine into the guilt of in a court 5.Coming after the appointed time YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION ACROSS: 1. Portion 7. Arm 8. Ice 10. Scrap 12. Low 13. Tied 14. Beat 15. Emu 16. Scar 18. Shed 21. Elm 22. Study 23. Wee 24. Her 6.Wearing away of the top soil as by action of water, etc. 9.A crib 11.Grass on which cattle feed 14.Ethnic 16.A previously designate female 17.United Nations Environment Programme (abbrev.) 19.To pick out something for rejection as inferior 20.Catches unexpectedly 22.A very silly person 25. Needles DOWN: 1. Post 2. Rare 3. Trader 4. Imp 5. Nile 6. Newt 9. Coaxed 11. Circle 14. Busted 16. Sews 17. Amen 19. Hurl 20. Dyes 22. She COMPLEX CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Say something tactless and lose a real friend (4,1,5) 6 Lie alongside a capsized unwieldy vessel (4) 10 Gusset in cardigan and jumper Terry Wogan originally let out (5) 11 Delinquent pedals around an English seafront (9) 12 Stout turned cheese into silky stuff (7) 13 Bird dips into quantity of money that’s hidden in chest (7) 14 Author’s head failing to generate ideas (7,5) 18 Memorably observe eminent person pinching contents of till (12) 21 Reserves support look good (7) 23 Very loud seaman in the drink? Gracious! (7) 24 One’s got it all over with tragic demise (RIP) (9) 25 Chick might settle on this jumper with short sleeves (5) 26 Characters in Tokyo gangs attaining spiritual discipline (4) 27 Give up present title for 24 hours? (4,2,1,3) DOWN 1 Delicacy isn’t commonly penetrating outskirts of Dudley (6) 2 Rouse stiffly off and on and become rigid (6) 3 Welsh factories redeveloped directly (2,3,4,5) YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION ACROSS 1 Changes 5 Tail End 9 Naomi 10 Listeners 11 Peer groups 12 Oral 14 Goes a long way 18 Reproduction 21 Butt 22 Appearance 25 Angostura 26 Guide 27 Endorse 28 Tedious 4 Civil War soldier perhaps or a recent revolutionary (2-7) 5 Policeman points and carries on (5) 7 Clever clogs support popular TV (8) 8 This lot going about in a frenzy, heading off for London (3,5) 9 Skip how to find use for a nut? (4,1,4,3,2) 15 Production of Lear outside picks up in run-through (9) 16 Pride drooling — lion’s first to go out and last to tuck in (8) 17 Carrying hose (8) YOUR STARS AQUARIUS | JAN 21 - FEB 19 This may not be your preferred way to spend the day, but it would be an ideal time to finish up tasks that have been piling up at home. It would do you good to catch up on cleaning or get more organized around the house. Yes that means throwing away old newspapers and magazines. PISCES | FEB 20 - MAR 20 You’re a dedicated soul to spend precious personal time doing household chores, but certain things need to get done. If you still haven’t done all the laundry or read all the magazines, then tackle these first. Completing them will motivate you to move on to the next task. ARIES | MAR 21 - APR 20 Today you may come across some ideas that inspire ideas of your own. Perhaps you read something gives you an idea for a short story. Maybe an interview with a famous musician reignites your desire to play the piano. Pay attention to these yearnings. Write them down. TAURUS | APR 21 - MAY 20 You can expect to have a confusing encounter with a friend or colleague today, He or she may come to you for advice but hesitate to reveal the specifics of the problem. You will feel as though you’ve been asked to mediate an argument, yet you only know one side of the story. GEMINI | MAY 21 - JUNE 21 You’re feeling strong, energetic, and likely to be inspired to get some real work done around the house, Gemini. Focus on the most mundane chores, such as reorganizing bookshelves or going through the clothes you no longer wear. CANCER | JUN 22 - JULY 22 Something you read today could have a dramatic effect on your life, Cancer. Pay particular attention to dream psychology. You may find an explanation for a recurring dream. The accuracy of the description could stop you in your tracks and make you anxious to read more. LEO | JULY 23 - AUG 22 Today you will likely be in the mood to nest with loved ones, Leo. Encourage children and partner to stay home with you. Make some popcorn and pull out the board games. You will be surprised at how much fun a quiet day at home can be. VIRGO | AUG 23 - SEP 23 Today an article or TV show may set your mind spinning in the strangest directions. You could finally acknowledge your fascination with the occult, or perhaps discover an interest in dream interpretation. Let yourself indulge in your interests. Sometimes you don’t take the time to pursue subjects that you don’t deem “serious.Go ahead and explore your dark side! LIBRA | SEP 24 - OCT 23 If you’ve been thinking about writing a novel or taking up oil painting, today is the day to begin. . You have just as much talent as anyone else, so why not use it? You might find it helpful to join a writing group or sign up for a painting workshop. SCORPIO | OCT 24 - NOV 22 You clean house like someone with an attention problem, Scorpio. You never stick with one task. Your bathroom mirrors and counters will get cleaned, but not the floor. Make an effort to clean thoroughly, one room at a time. Even if you don’t get through the whole house, you will receive some form of satisfaction. SAGITTARIUS | NOV 23 - DEC 21 You may moan about the obligations and expectations placed on you, but you do what’s expected. Much to your surprise, you actually find that you get more out of the experience than you put into it of late. CAPRICORN | DEC 22 - JAN 20 You may receive a letter or phone call that spurs you into action, Capricorn. You might realize how close you are to reaching a long-term goal, and harness your energy for that final push to the finish line. To receive NATIONmobile horoscopes on your mobile, SMS the Star you want, eg LEO to 20667 at 5/- above normal rates. 19 ‘Une route secondaire’ in France maybe (6) 20 One fat fly starts off smartly (6) 22 School waiving rights for third grade (5) DOWN 1 Canopy 2 Avowed 3 Going to pot 4 Salvo 5 Test pilot 6 Iced 7 Eyebrows 8 Displays 13 Encouraged 15 Sculpture 16 Cribbage 17 Upstaged 19 Indigo 20 Sewers 23 Exact 24 User YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION CODEWORD Each number in our Codeword grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. For example, today 1 represents B so fill in B every time the figure 1 appears. You have two letters in the control grid to start you off. Enter them in the appropriate squares in the main grid, then use your knowledge of words to work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you get the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and control grid. Check off the list of alphabetical letters as you identify them. 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